The upcoming iOS 26 includes an update to FaceTime that detects nudity, automatically turning off video and audio. Users can choose to restart the video and audio, but the interruption may disturb intimate moments for long-distance couples. Social media reactions reveal dissatisfaction, with many expressing concerns about the impact on their communication. The feature, termed Communication Safety, aims to protect users, particularly minors, by blurring nudity in Shared Albums as well. The update has sparked significant discussion regarding its implications for adult users.
When FaceTime detects nudity or someone starting to undress, it will automatically turn off video and audio. Users can restart video and audio with a tap.
'Audio and video are paused because you may be showing something sensitive,' the warning message reads, providing options to resume or end the call.
Communication Safety expands to intervene when nudity is detected in FaceTime video calls, and to blur out nudity in Shared Albums in Photos.
Many commentators on social media were left unimpressed, with users commenting that 'long distance couples are in shambles' over the update.
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